2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Terraza (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Terraza should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Terraza weights approximately 276 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Terraza (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (242 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Terraza | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |